Western University Academic Calendar. - 2019

Earth Sciences 2260A/B

STRATIGRAPHY AND SEDIMENTOLOGY: FROM BEDS TO BASINS

Course Description

Origins of sedimentary grains. Transport processes. Characteristics of the main types of sedimentary basins. Stratigraphic methods, including litho-, allo-, bio-, chrono-, and magneto-stratigraphy. Labs include examination of sedimentary rocks, well-log correlation and seismic stratigraphic analysis. At least one field trip is organized.